Mourinho became the first United manager in history to win a major trophy in his first season when he secured the League Cup last year, and he also led the club to victory in the Europa League, the only competition they had never won.
But this season they are a distant second in the Premier League to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who are 12 points clear in the table and unlikely to be caught barring a spectacular collapse.
“I am really honoured and proud to be Manchester United manager,” Mourinho, 54, said in a club statement.
“I would like to say a big thank you to the owners and to (executive vice-chairman) Mr (Ed) Woodward for the recognition of my hard work and dedication. I am delighted they feel and trust that I am the right manager for this great club for the foreseeable future.
“We have set very high standards — winning three trophies in one season — but…
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